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Hands-on data structures & algorithms in C++. Code and run your first data structures and algorithms in C++ in minutes without installing anything!
Instructor: Patrick Ester
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Intermediate level
Learners should be familiar with the topics in the "Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction" specialization.
Recommended experience
Intermediate level
Learners should be familiar with the topics in the "Programming in C++: A Hands-on Introduction" specialization.
Learn different techniques to create and analyze an algorithm.
Learn how to implement linear data structures like lists (singly, doubly, circular linked), stacks, queues, and priority queues.
Learn how to implement non-linear data structures like heaps, hash tables, graphs, and sets.
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This specialization is intended for people with an intermediate understanding of C++. These topics include basic syntax, control structures, loops, methods, and object-oriented programming. The skills in this specialization will help you learn about the underlying computer science concepts, algorithms, and structures that every software programmer should know. In these three courses, you will cover everything from learning how to design and analyze algorithms and how to implement and modify linear and non-linear data structures. Topics include lists, trees, heaps, hash tables, graphs, and sets.
Applied Learning Project
Learners will put their data structures and algorithms knowledge to use by building some practical projects. They will create a Wordle solver that uses searching algorithms to help narrow down the list of possible answers. Another project is a reservation system that handles guest information and seating logic. Projects include instructions to upload them to your GitHub portfolio.
The course introduces learners to quantifying the time and space complexities of algorithms.
The course introduces learners to common algorithm design techniques like recursion, greedy algorithms, dynamic programming, etc.
The course introduces learners to searching algorithms (both simple and complicated) and several sorting algorithms.
Learners will learn about linear data structures. Topics start with the different varieties of linked lists and moves on to stacks and queues.
Trees are introduced as the first non-linear data structure. Topics include binary trees, tree traversal, searching a tree, and self-balancing trees.
Code and run your first C++ program about data structures and algorithms in minutes without installing anything!
This course is designed for learners familiar with C++ basics and object-oriented programming. It provides a solid foundation of not just C++, but core data structures and algorithms topics that can be transferred to other languages. The modules in this course cover non-linear data structures like heaps, hash tables (and maps), graphs, and sets. To allow for a truly hands-on, self-paced learning experience, this course is video-free. Assignments contain short explanations with images and runnable code examples with suggested edits to explore code examples further, building a deeper understanding by doing. You'll benefit from instant feedback from a variety of assessment items along the way, gently progressing from quick understanding checks (multiple choice, fill in the blank, and un-scrambling code blocks) to small, approachable coding exercises that take minutes instead of hours.
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It takes about 3 months to complete the specialization. This assumes about 3 to 4 hours per week.
You should be familiar with basic syntax, control structures, loops, methods, and object-oriented programming.
Yes. Start with the Algorithms course. Then take the Linear Data structures and Trees course. Finally take the Non-Linear Data Structures course.
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This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.
If you subscribed, you get a 7-day free trial during which you can cancel at no penalty. After that, we don’t give refunds, but you can cancel your subscription at any time. See our full refund policy.
Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate, or you can audit it to view the course materials for free. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you only want to read and view the course content, you can audit the course for free. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.
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